Congress returns after election break

Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday following a six-week election break. Republicans are preparing to govern with majorities in both chambers while Democrats look to regroup. Scott ...

How Congress will look after Election Day

CBS News projects that Republicans have flipped the Senate and could take control of the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has a look at what the makeup of Congress will ...

Trump takes a rare break from social media after election win

President-elect Donald Trump posted heavily on Truth Social and Elon Musk's X prior to beating Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Music Review: The Cure return after a long break to look at mortality with one of their best albums

You might think that after being silent for 16 years, The Cure would be in a rush to get things going

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

Congress returns to Washington as GOP prepares to take control

Returning lawmakers will be choosing the leaders for the next Congress and finishing work on the remaining priorities of the outgoing 118th Congress.

Breaking down the Senate and House races that could shift power for Congress

The race for the White House is at the top of the ticket this Election Day, but down-ballot congressional races could have a profound impact on the future of the country as well. CBS News ...

Vice President Harris returns to work after conceding election

With 74 days left in her term, Vice President Kamala Harris returns to the White House following her concession speech at Howard University. CBS News correspondent Willie James Inman has more on ...

Will Your Elected Officials in Congress Accept the Results of the Election?

We’ve asked every member of Congress whether they’ll accept the results as called by the Associated Press. Use our tool to see how your representatives answer.

Tech - Wired - October 31

New calls for Congress to return from recess for hurricane relief funding

There is a new wave of calls for Congress to come back from recess and approve a new round of hurricane relief funding with the Small Business Administration out of money for new disaster relief ...

Trump backs Congress returning from recess to pass hurricane relief

Former President Trump on Monday said he would be in favor of Congress returning early from recess to pass additional aid following Hurricane Helene. “I would be in favor of it, yeah. This is a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Live updates: House Republicans take a victory lap as Congress returns to DC

Republicans return to Congress for the lame duck session to decide on government funding, leadership elections in both chambers, and whether to cut a deal with Democrats or push the issue into next ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

The Hill's 12:30 Report — Congress returns to a scrambled Washington

Presented by Electronic Payments Coalition — Plus: The fate of Trump's hush money case {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. Capitol Hill is filled with freshly dry-cleaned suits this morning. That ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Triumphant Republicans Grapple With Trump’s Influence as They Return to Capitol

The president-elect is to visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday as Republican senators elect a majority leader. His staffing decisions are already depleting the narrow majority the G.O.P. expects in the ...

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Control of Congress up for grabs on Election Day

In addition to electing a new president, control of Congress will also be determined on Election Day. Democrats hold a narrow majority in the Senate while Republicans have a slim advantage in the ...

Gaetz resigns from Congress after AG nod

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) will resign from Congress “effective immediately” after being nominated to serve as attorney general by President-elect Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced on ...

Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago

Breaking down the timing of election results

One of the top questions people want to know is when will we know who wins the election. While we don't know for sure, there are some clues. Major Garrett has more.

Polymarket plans U.S. return after signaling Trump election win, founder says

Betting platform Polymarket halted U.S. operations in 2022, but plans to bring its prediction markets back to customers in the United States.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

New wave of calls for Congress to vote on disaster aid before election

Members of Congress from hurricane-ravaged states want the U.S. House and Senate to respond to the depletion of funds from the Small Business Administration disaster loan fund.

Politics - CBS News - October 17

Inside the New York elections that could decide control of Congress

The road to the House majority for Republicans and Democrats is running through New York, well outside the presidential battleground map.

Republicans win control of the Senate, NBC News projects

Americans are poised to elect a new Congress as every seat in the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate is up before voters on Election Day.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Sarah McBride becomes first out trans person elected to Congress

Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride won the state’s only House seat Tuesday, NBC News projects, making her the first openly transgender person elected to Congress.

McBride becomes first openly transgender person elected to Congress

Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride (D) was projected to win her election Tuesday for Delaware's at-large House district, making history as the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Newly freed Steve Bannon says time in prison 'empowered him'

Donald Trump adviser and rightwing podcast host Steve Bannon to be released from prison a week before the election.

Politics - NBC News - October 29

How Congress may look after Trump takes office

The balance of power may be changing in Congress and it hangs on the results of several key House of Representatives races. This comes as the Senate prepares for a new majority party. CBS News' ...

Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Trump attorney general nomination

Decision by congressman, selected by Trump to lead DoJ, means end to ethics inquiry over alleged sexual misconduct. Donald Trump said he will nominate Florida congressman Matt Gaetz to be the US ...

World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago

What's next for Congress after Trump's Gaetz nomination, other team picks?

Many of President-elect Donald Trump's team picks for his second term in the White House will have to go through the Senate confirmation process. Also, an expected House ethics inquiry into Florida ...

Sunak accuses Reeves of breaking election promises on tax

Tory leader says Labour chancellor is ‘fiddling the fiscal rules’ in her first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Breaking down election law as Americans vote in 2024

The Supreme Court said Virginia can continue with removing about 1,600 people from its voter roll in what the State's Republican governor said is an effort to stop non-citizens from voting. CBS ...

The U.S. election is a make-or-break moment for aid to Ukraine

Ukrainian officials are likely watching U.S. polls with more than a touch of nervousness this week, as the vote remains too close to call.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Breaking down the security measures for Election Day

Authorities across the country have been planning extensively for Election Day 2024. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has a look at some of the threats officials are looking ...

Small Business Administration pausing disaster loans, program out of money until Congress returns

The Small Business Administration has run out of the money it was using for loans to help business owners recover from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott ...

Australian breaker Raygun retires from sport after Olympic backlash

Rachael Gunn said the level of scrutiny around her performance made it difficult to keep competing.

Why Francis Ngannou's return to MMA feels like a make-or-break moment in PFL's future

PFL gave Ngannou everything he asked for, but the 'Predator' has yet to deliver for them in a huge year for the promotion

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

'It makes me want to vote': Breaking down the impact of celebrity election endorsements

With the 2024 election in full swing, celebrities like John Legend have hit the campaign trail to stump with their preferred candidates. NBC News' Emma Barnett looks at the impact of celebrity ...

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Column: On election day eve, the optimism of 'The West Wing' will break your heart

The series' optimistically civil campaign between the potential successors of President Josiah Bartlet no longer reads as liberal wish-fulfillment but full-blown fantasy.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4

Trump and Harris make final push to break US election deadlock

Presidential candidates descend on Pennsylvania as polls in most crucial swing state show a dead heat

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Breaking down the Trump, Harris closing messages, Election Day expectations

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent the last weeks of their campaigns reinforcing their political messages and appealing to undecided voters. Democratic strategist ...

Breaking down key demographic groups in 2024 presidential election

CBS News' John Dickerson and Ed O'Keefe discuss some of the voter groups that played a crucial role in the 2024 presidential election.

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